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    jbullo33 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 16, 2012, 11:18 PM
    Can you glue pvc pipe to galvanized pipe
    Hot water line out side is leaking on threads can I cut the galvanized pipe and glue on pvc fitting
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    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
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    Dec 17, 2012, 04:29 AM
    The simple answer is NO.

    There may be a sharks tooth fitting that would work. I do not know enough about the sharks tooth, but one of the plumbing experts will be able to answer that.

    Chuck
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    Dec 17, 2012, 06:33 AM
    Can you unscrew the pipe? If so, why not use a CPVC to IP adapter and then CPVC pipe.
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    Dec 17, 2012, 07:51 AM
    can I cut the galvanized pipe and glue on pvc fitting
    Non you can't!
    hot water line out side is leaking on threads
    What's a hot water line doing outside your house?
    Do you wish to replace the old galvanized or simply repair the leak? Back to you, Tom
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